This was a talk given by Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, resident teacher at Tse Chen Ling, after the Maitreya Relics Tour. The lectures are given in Tibetan and translated into English. Please note that the translations have not been checked. For further information, please visit www.tsechenling.org
Topics: Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling Center, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Maitreya Project,...
Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa Refuge Ceremony and Advice What does it means to take refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha), and the essential practices of refuge. Includes the ceremony for taking the vows and their role in enhancing our spiritual growth.
Topics: Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling Center, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Refuge
Seven Limb Prayer The seven lines of this prayer help us to purify our negative emotions and actions and to accumulate a wealth of positive potential. From prostrations, offering, confessing to requesting our teachers to teach and to stay, this concise yet simple prayer is a powerful tool for our daily practice. Prostration, Offering, Confessing, Rejoicing, Requesting, Dedicating
Topics: Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling Center, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa Foundation of All Good Qualities Lam.rim Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa gives a brief overview of this classic lam.rim text by Je Tsong Khapa, renowned practitioner from Tibet in the 15th century. The "Foundation of All Good Qualities" is composed of 14 stanzas of concise instructions in following the Buddhist path from our present deluded state until enlightenment. Very practical with insight into the human condition, Geshe-la teaches on death and impermanence,...
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Stages of the Path, Tsongkhapa, Ven. Geshe Dakpa
Geshe Dakpa Shantideva Chapter Eight
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling, Mahayana
Geshe Dakpa Shantideva Chapter Nine (beginning)
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling, Mahayana
Geshe Dakpa Shantideva Chapter 7
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling, Mahayana
Geshe Dakpa Shantideva Chapter 6
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling, Mahayana
Parting from the Four Attachments with Geshe Ngawang Dakpa Translator: Venerable Steve Carlier Saturday, June 2, 2018 3:00pm – 5:00pm The Four Attachments, as shared by Manjushri: If you cling to this life, you are not a practitioner; if you cling to the three realms, that is not renunciation; if you cling to self-interest, you are not a bodhisattva; if grasping arises, it is not the view.
Topics: dharma, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Songs of Spiritual Experience Geshe Ngawang Dakpa Translator: Venerable Steve Carlier Saturday, August 10 and 17, 2013 3:00pm - 5:00pm The Lam-rim, or graduated path to enlightenment, presents all the stages of the path to awakening as taught by the Buddha in a systematic manner. Songs of Spiritual Experience, by Lama Tsongkhapa, is renowned as one of the shortest of the Lam-rim texts. In this text, Lama Tsongkhapa introduces the stages of the path with respect to practice, describing his own...
Topics: dharma, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path with Geshe Ngawang Dakpa Saturday, May 24, July 26, August 2 3:00pm - 5:00pm The Three Principal Aspects of the Path (lam gyi gtso bo rnam pa gsum) is a very concise presentation of the entire Lam Rim path composed by Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419). Je Tsongkhapa is often considered the greatest philosopher and most eloquent writer Tibet has ever produced. His poem in fourteen verses, the Three Principles of the Path, was originally composed as...
Topics: dharma, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in December, 2009.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling, Mahayana
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in June, 2010.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Tse Chen Ling, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in April, 2010.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Tse Chen Ling, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in May, 2010.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Tse Chen Ling, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa gives commentary on Master Kamalashila's classic text: Stages of Meditation. All levels.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Kamalashila, Stages of Meditation
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in November, 2010.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in May, 2011.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Songs of Experience
Every Sunday Geshe Dakpa give a dharma talk to help inspire you, and motivate your practice. Subject to be announced. All levels are welcome!
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling
Every Sunday Geshe Dakpa give a dharma talk to help inspire you, and motivate your practice. Subject to be announced. All levels are welcome!
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling
Every Sunday Geshe Dakpa give a dharma talk to help inspire you, and motivate your practice. Subject to be announced. All levels are welcome!
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, 6 Preparatory Practices
Every Sunday Geshe Dakpa give a dharma talk to help inspire you, and motivate your practice. Subject to be announced. All levels are welcome!
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Dhyani Buddha, Bodhisattva, Meditation
Every Sunday Geshe Dakpa give a dharma talk to help inspire you, and motivate your practice. Subject to be announced. All levels are welcome!
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, 37 Practices, Bodhisattva
Every Sunday Geshe Dakpa give a dharma talk to help inspire you, and motivate your practice. Subject to be announced. All levels are welcome!
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Foundation, Sunday Service, Jorcho
Every Sunday Geshe Dakpa give a dharma talk to help inspire you, and motivate your practice. Subject to be announced. All levels are welcome! The Heart Sutra is one of the most popular of all the Buddha's teachings in all lineages and traditions. This brief, but profound text embodies the full path to enlightenment and explores the wisdom of emptiness.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Heart Sutra
Every Sunday Geshe Dakpa give a dharma talk to help inspire you, and motivate your practice. Subject to be announced. All levels are welcome!
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Seven Point Mind Training, 7 Point Mind...
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in January, 2010.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling, Mahayana
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in February, 2009.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling, Mahayana
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in March, 2009.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling, Mahayana
The Condensed Meaning of the Vajra Vehicle: The Essence of the Nectar of the Great Secret Restricted to those with Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. "In brief, the Buddhahood achieved over countless eons, you will attain in this birth, through the most excellent bliss, or the state of Vajradhara." An overview of the structure of the tantric path. Tantra distinguishes itself in particular through a unique combination of method and wisdom, achieved through meditation on the perfect form...
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tse Chen Ling, Mahayana, Tantra, Kalachakra
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in January, 2011.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in April, 2009.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Philosophy, Mahayana, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in July, 2010.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Tse Chen Ling, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Every Sunday Geshe Dakpa give a dharma talk to help inspire you, and motivate your practice. Subject to be announced. All levels are welcome! ---- (2012-04-08) We all experience painful moments and difficult situations in our lives. In this series of teachings, we explore ways in which we might transform our normal approach to these difficulties. Learn to employ the special techniques of mind training or lo-jong as a means to transform problems into happiness!
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, 7 Point Mind Training, Lobsang...
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in December, 2010.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa. Today's topic: wanting happiness and how to get it.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Philosophy, Mahayana, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Lobsang Chokyi
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa. Today's topic: the meaning of refuge.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Philosophy, Mahayana, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Lobsang Chokyi
This retreat is open to all levels of students.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Chenrezig
Geshe-la will teach brief commentary on selected topics appropriate for all levels of student. On Sunday Jan 8, Geshe-la will teach: How to Offer a Mandala. Good for all levels.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Mandala Offering
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in August, 2008.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Geshe-la will teach brief commentary on selected topics appropriate for all levels of student. On Sunday Mar 25, Geshe-la will teach: Flourishing Prayer. Good for all levels.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Flourishing Prayer
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in September, 2008.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in February, 2010.
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Tse Chen Ling, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, 7 Point Mind Training
In Praise of Manjushri Manjushri is the embodiment of all of the Buddhas wisdom and is identified with penetrating insight into the nature of reality and interdependent origination. Praise and homage to Manjushri is said to have great benefit to our study and practice of the teachings. Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa elucidates on the praises containing the full teachings on conventional and ultimate truth. Buddhism, Buddhist Mind Training, Tibetan Buddhism, Philosophy, Mahayana, Bodhicitta, Wisdom,...
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Topics: Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling Center, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Source: Lectures and Events
Sunday morning service is a great way to inspire your week. Join us for a short guided meditation, group prayers, and a short inspirational talk with resident teacher, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, or special guests if Geshe-la is out of town. This group is all the services in April, 2011. Notes for 4/17 - We welcome Geshe-la back for his first Sunday Morning Dharma Talk where he will bestow a verse-by-verse commentary on the 21 Praises to Tara, one of the most beloved devotional prayers in the Tibetan...
Topics: Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Lamrim, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Tara, 21 Praises
Daily Practice in Tibetan Buddhism Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa provides an overview of spiritual practice from our waking moments to the end of the day. He describes the basic practices that comprise the morning session; practices we take into the routines of our daily lives; and closing out the daily activities.
Topics: Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling Center, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Buddhist teachings
Source: Lectures and Events
Preliminary Practices Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa Practice Program Tse Chen Ling Center As Buddhist practitioners, we formalize our daily according to the outline described in the Stages of the Path. The practice is divided into the preliminary practices; the actual meditation session and the concluding practices. In this series of lectures, Geshe-la teaches on the six preliminary practices prior to beginning a meditation session. From cleaning the room to visualizing the refuge field, these...
Topics: Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling Center, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Source: Practice Program
Seeking Real Refuge Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa What is the meaning of refuge? To what or whom are we turning and how can they help us? We take refuge all the time, beginning when we were small with Mommy through chocolate, relationships and work now. An evening of traditional view of refuge from the Buddhist point of view. Refuge, Inner Refuge, Outer Refuge, Buddha, Dharma, Sangha
Topics: Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling Center, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Buddhist teachings
Source: Lectures and Events
The Life of Buddha Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa provides a brief history of the life of Buddha who lived 2500 years ago. Born as a prince, he turned away from his kingdom in search of truth. India, Bodhgaya, Lumbini, Four Noble Truths, Shakyamuni, Shakya Kingdom, Queen Maya
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Topics: Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling Center, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Buddhist teachings
Source: Lectures and Events
Key to the Middle Way Commentary on a Text by His Holiness Dalai Lama Homage to the perfection of wisdom His Holiness Dalai Lama wrote this insightful text on emptiness, specifically for a western audience. Many of us do not have the time to do extensive study on the very subtle and profound meaning of emptiness or selflessness. Yet with our analytical background, the subject matter is of interest to those who are exploring the Buddhas teachings. With acute precision, His Holiness imparts many...
Topics: Buddhism, Tse Chen Ling Center, Tibetan Buddhism, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Source: Lectures and Events
